According to NHS Grampian, the procedure has been used to remove tumors the size of huge apples in what has been called a “world first”.
Anastasios Giamouriadis, a consultant neurosurgeon, called this finding a “game-changer” since it allows him to remove larger growths by adapting the already-existing eyebrow procedure.
As a result of the procedure, there are reportedly fewer complications, faster recovery and operating times, and less scarring. One patient, who compared her tumor to a tennis ball, said that she was discharged from the hospital in two days with only a black eye.
One patient, who compared her tumor to a tennis ball, said that she was discharged from the hospital in two days with only a black eye.
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In traditional surgery, a craniotomy—the removal of a significant portion of the skull—is required for patients with tumors at the front of the brain.
Healthy areas of the brain are exposed throughout the lengthy, intricate procedure, which can take up to ten hours.
The new method, called the Modified Eyebrow Keyhole SupraOrbital Approach for Brain Tumors, is anticipated to leave patients with a little scar.
